Parks and Recreation
The Rockaway Borough Parks and Recreation Department aims to enhance the quality of life for our residents by providing and maintaining quality parks and facilities, and by offering or supporting enriching recreational activities and events for people of all ages and abilities.
Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Director
Robert O'Connor
Phone Number: 973-627-2000 ext. 217
email: recdirector@rockawayborough.org
Meetings
The Parks and Recreation Committee meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Click here for meeting schedule, minutes, agendas, and virtual meeting information.
Sports
Soccer
Rockaway Rowdies Soccer
Ages 5 to 15
Season: Spring and Fall
Fall Registration: June 1 thru Aug. 1
Spring Registration: Jan. 15 thru February 28
Basketball
Boro Ball
Grades K to 2 (co-ed clinic)
Grades 3 to 8 (boys teams)
Girls in grades 3 to 8: see rtgirlshoops.org.
Season: October to March
Swim Team
Park Lake Sharks
Ages 6 to 17 (swimmers must be able to get across one lap)
Season: July to August
Registration: TBA
Contact: Rosely Caliendo
Email: parklakessharks@gmail.com
Softball and Baseball
Rockaway Borough Little League
Ages 4 to 16+
Spring season: April to June
Football
Jr. Knights
Grades K-2 (flag football)
Grades 3-8 (tackle football)
Season: August to November
Registration: Open Now
Cheerleading
Junior Knights Cheer
Grades K to 8
Season: August to November
Registration: Open Now
Sports available for our residents but not affliated with Rockaway Borough Recreation:
Renegades Lacrosse
Rockaway Township Girls Basketball
Eagles Ice Hockey
Parks/Facilities
Donatoni Park
199 West Main Street
softball field
baseball field
playground
covered picnic tables
Heady Field /Mem. Pk
33 Maple Avenue
playground
picnic tables
softball field
street hockey rink
basketball courts
Park Lake
165 Lakeside Dr
swimming beach & docks *
swim team docks
lighted walking path
picnic tables
playground
fishing
volleyball court
* in-season, with badge
Forms
Accident Report Form (online form)
Facility Request Form (PDF)
Summer Employment Application (online form)
Employment/Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers Needed
The Recreation Department is looking for extra hands to help with various projects, sports, events, and committees. If you are willing to help your community, please email recdirector@rockawayborough.org. A small time commitment makes a large impact!
Rockaway Borough Parks and Recreation has its own Facebook page. Please visit us at facebook.com/rockbororec